Bioinformatician presents the first map of the microverse
What defines the habitat—the ecological niche—of a microorganism? It is a combination of environmental factors such as temperature, moisture, and nutrient content. But the exact contribution of each of these factors is difficult to predict. A Ger.....»»
Paris Agreement temperature targets may worsen climate injustice for many island states
While the world focuses on limiting the rise in global temperature to 1.5 or 2 degrees Celsius over the preindustrial average, increasing meltwater from ice sheets presents an existential threat to the viability of island and coastal nations througho.....»»
Holiday Gift Guide for Mac: affordable gift ideas under $100
For the Mac or MacBook Pro user in your life, here are some holiday gift ideas with each priced at less than $100.Mac gift ideas under $100Sales this holiday season are in full swing and there's no better time to sort out which presents you're going.....»»
Musk’s Twitter abandons COVID misinfo policy, shirking “huge responsibility”
"In cases like this pandemic, good information is life-saving." Enlarge / Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk presents a vaccine production device during a meeting September 2, 2020, in Berlin, Germany. Musk met with vaccine-maker Cur.....»»
Witchcraft beliefs are widespread, highly variable around the world
A newly compiled dataset quantitatively captures witchcraft beliefs in countries around the world, enabling investigation of key factors associated with such beliefs. Boris Gershman of American University in Washington, D.C., presents these findings.....»»
Research confirms wisdom of Santa"s wish lists, showing holiday shoppers often don"t buy what recipients want
Givers frequently struggle when it comes to choosing presents recipients really want, according to Julian Givi, a West Virginia University expert on gifting......»»
David Harbour on combining Die Hard and Miracle on 34th Street in Violent Night
Get ready for Santa to save the day with fists, not presents, in the new black comedy action film Violent Night, starring David Harbour......»»
Enzymatic synthesis of primary, secondary and tertiary amines containing two stereocenters
In a paper just published in ACS Catalysis, the Biocatalysis research group at the University of Amsterdam's Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Synthesis presents a versatile method for the synthesis of primary, secondary, and tertiary amines contai.....»»
Researchers discover unique peptides with anti-cancer potential
A new paper published in Nature Communications presents research on unique peptides with anti-cancer potential......»»
New report outlines a major initiative to study geologic hazards related to subduction zones
A new report, co-authored by Carnegie's Diana Roman, presents a plan for an ambitious interdisciplinary initiative aimed at advancing understanding of the processes that trigger earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, and volcanic eruptions where tectonic.....»»
COVID iPhone delays won"t destroy demand, but push it to 2023
Apple's reduction in iPhone 14 production at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory will hit revenue for the holiday quarter, says Morgan Stanley, but it also presents an opportunity for investors to "buy the dip."A Foxconn factoryThe COVID-19 restrictions affe.....»»
Tesla crash trial in California is a question of "man vs machine"
A California manslaughter trial for a fatal crash caused by a Tesla operating on Autopilot presents a first-of-its kind test for the legal responsibility of a human in a car that was partly driving itself, legal experts say......»»
University of Hong Kong presents ten architecture projects
Dezeen School Shows: retrofitted buildings and projects informed by designer Virgil Abloh's three per cent approach are included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of Hong Kong. Read more Dezeen School Shows: retrof.....»»
Constructing charge transfer channels on a photoanode surface by electrochemical treatment
Photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting presents a promising way to convert solar energy into storable and transportable hydrogen energy. Among investigated semiconducting materials, BiVO4 is considered as an intriguing photoanode candidate, due t.....»»
Apple MacBook Air M1 vs. Dell XPS 13
The Apple MacBook Air M1 presents a formidable challenger to the Dell XPS 13, long considered one of the best laptops on the market......»»
Biden looks to Musk’s Starlink to deliver promised Internet access in Iran
Setting up Starlink Internet access in Iran presents new risks and challenges. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Last month, Elon Musk offered activists protesting in Iran uncensored Internet access, and a US.....»»
Looking to move to a galaxy far, far away? An innovative system evaluates habitability of distant planets
The climate crisis presents a huge challenge to all people on Earth. It has led many scientists to look for exo-planets, planets outside our solar system that humans could potentially settle. The James Webb Space Telescope was developed as part of th.....»»
Apple launches new "Ask Apple" service for developer questions
The new "Ask Apple for Developers" presents App Store app makers with both one-to-one consultations with Apple engineers, and a series of interactive FAQs.Developers already get a great deal of regularly updated documentation online from Apple, plus.....»»
Video footage provides first detailed observation of orcas hunting white sharks in South Africa
The first direct evidence of orcas killing white sharks in South Africa has been captured by both a helicopter and drone pilot, and a new open-access paper published today in The Ecological Society of America's journal Ecology presents both sets of v.....»»
Tesla boss Elon Musk presents humanoid robot Optimus
The tech billionaire claims the robot will change the future of physical work......»»
Exquisitely thin membranes can slash energy spent refining crude oil into fuel and plastic
Queen Mary scientists have created a new type of nanomembrane that presents a less energy-intensive way to fractionate hydrocarbons from crude oil......»»